Feldman's Faves: January 25, 2021

Hi everyone,

Like the changing of the seasons, Tom Brady is once again set to appear in the Super Bowl. His TENTH appearance. I think it is fair to say that he is the GOAT.

THE CAP – How Larry Fleisher and David Stern Built the Modern NBA by: Joshua Mendelsohn - In this context (yes a bit of a stretch since the only link is sports) for this week’s book I am suggesting a recommendation from Steve Halperin. As Steve says, “This is a great new book about law, business and basketball history. Highly recommended.” What more do you need. I have not read this read, but I it is on my wish list.

Please see the following for a description - https://www.thecapbook.com/ere and https://www.amazon.ca/Cap-Larry-Fleisher-David-Modern/dp/1496218787

Spark & Fire: Epic Creative Stories: Isabel Allende on "The House of the Spirits" – Talking about greatness, my new favourite PODCAST, Spark & Fire invites creative people from all fields and walks of life to describe their “process”. This episode features Isabel Allende who describes her process for writing her debut novel (many years ago), The House of Sprits.

Here is a link to the episode description and the podcast itself: How do you write the stories of your life? Any time, any place, any order. Isabel Allende was 39, and a refugee from her native Chile, when she started writing a letter to her dying grandfather — recounting the family stories he'd told her – of love, loss, memory, magic. This letter evolved into her first novel, the beloved epic "The House of the Spirits.” With her trademark warmth and wit, Isabel shares how she found the time and space to write as she rebuilt her life – and how her 500-page typed manuscript, heavy with correction fluid and coffee stains, found its way to the agent in Madrid who made it an instant international sensation. Throughout the story — told entirely in Isabel's brilliantly chosen words — you'll hear never-before-told details about her creative process and journey, including ideas on story structure and writing rituals; first readers and family politics — all of which can fuel your own story-telling. Follow along (transcript and amazing photos) at https://sparkandfire.com/isabelallende/

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/spark-fire-epic-creative-stories/id1544310633?i=1000505775222

Enjoy or ignore at your leisure. I continue to welcome you suggestions.

And remember to stay safe and to docket daily.